Summary

Evans Creek Preserve is a 179-acre City of Sammamish property off of Highway 202, just north of the City limits. This property was purchased by the City in 2000, and received its name in 2002. Topographically the site varies from nearly flat meadows to steep slopes. It includes a variety of habitats, including wetland, riparian and forested upland. The site currently has no public improvements and is not open to the public. The site will be open to the public following completion of the long-term strategy, regulatory permitting and construction of initial access improvements.

Project Updates

January/February 2010 - The master plan was approved by City Council and design is currently underway for Phase I which includes a 10-stall parking lot, a portable restroom, trails, maintenance tool shed and wetlands enhancements.

Goals and benefits

• Protect, enhance and restore sensitive areas
• Protect soil stability onsite, surface waters from pollution and water quality of Evans Creek
• Plan for appropriate public access including recreational and educational opportunities

Timeline

• Project SEPA – Spring 2009
• Phase I Construction Documents - Winter 2009/Spring 2010
• Phase I Permitting - Summer/Fall 2010
• Phase I Bid - Winter 2010
• Phase I Construction - Spring 2011

Budget

$1,070,000 in the City’s 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Fund for Planning, Phase 1 Design and Construction

Public Involvement

The Parks & Recreation Department conducted a series of public meetings in June through October 2007. At the meetings, citizens were encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, questions and concerns regarding the project and the long-term plans for the site.

• Public Meetings
• Meeting #1: June 6, 2007
• Meeting #2: July 18, 2007
• Meeting #3: September 5, 2007

• Parks Commission Updates:
• June 18, 2007 (joint meeting with the City Council)
• July 11, 2007
• August 8, 2007
• October 10, 2007
• May 14, 2008
• December 9, 2008

• City Council Updates:
• June 18, 2007 (joint meeting with the Parks Commission)
• July 16, 2007
• September 11, 2007
• October 15, 2007
• April 21, 2008
• December 9, 2008

In 2007, an online survey regarding the project was conducted. The survey ran from May 24 through June 13, 2007. Results were shared at the June 6, 2007 public meeting and can be viewed here.

Permits, environmental review

The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process for the Long-Term strategy plan is complete.

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